This is the Empowerment Technologies Quarter 1, Module 7 self-learning module for Senior High School: Imaging and Design for Basic Image Manipulation. It has one lesson that teaches learners to edit photos with GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program), a free, open-source image editor. By the end, learners create an edited image and a campaign material related to their chosen track and strand.
What learners will learn
The module targets this learning competency:
- Create an original or derivative ICT content to effectively communicate a visual message in an online environment related to specific professional tracks (CS_ICT11/12-ICTPT-Ie-f-8).
After the module, learners are expected to:
- understand basic image manipulation;
- tell apart the other functions and tools used in basic image manipulation; and
- create an edited image using the basic tools of an image editor.
Lesson in this module
- Lesson 1: Basic Image Manipulation (Online, Offline and Open Source Software). Learners meet the three kinds of image editors, learn the parts of the GIMP window, and practice opening images, selecting areas, painting, adding text, and saving their work.
Image editors and the parts of GIMP
An image editor is a software application for editing and enhancing photos. The module names three kinds:
| Kind | Example in the module |
|---|---|
| Online application | Canva |
| Offline software | Adobe Creative Suite |
| Open source | GIMP, SketchUp (formerly Google SketchUp) |
Common image file formats you can use are JPEG (JPG), TIFF, GIF, and PNG. GIMP saves its own work in the XCF format by default.
The GIMP window has three main parts:
- Toolbox: holds the tools for editing and enhancing images.
- Layers window: holds the layers of an image, which combine with one another.
- Work area: where you do the actual editing.
Basic GIMP techniques
The module walks through four core skills:
- Opening an image. Click File > Open (or press Ctrl + O), find the folder where your image is saved, and click Open.
- Select tools. Found in the toolbox, these let you pick the part of an image you want to edit. The module shows the Rectangle Select, Ellipse Select (for circles and ovals), and Free Select tools, plus the Crop tool.
- Paintbrush tool. Choose the paintbrush, then click and hold the left mouse button while drawing. Change the color through the foreground color.
- Text tool. Lets you create, edit, and display text on an image. Its icon is a large letter A.
To save, go to File > Save As and choose a folder. The module also notes that you can delete a layer in the layers window and edit text with the text editor.
The module includes a table describing every tool in the GIMP toolbox, with shortcuts for many of them. A few examples:
- Fuzzy Select: selects a connected region based on color.
- Select by Color (Shift + O): selects regions with similar colors.
- Bucket Fill (Shift + B): fills a selected area with a color or pattern.
- Eraser (Shift + E): erases to the background or transparency.
- Rotate (Shift + R), Scale (Shift + S), Flip (Shift + F): change the layer, selection, or path.
- Healing: fixes image irregularities.
- Dodge/Burn (Shift + D): lightens or darkens parts of an image.
Activities and output
- Activity 1.1 Capture the Moment! Take a photo with your smartphone to use for editing.
- Activity 1.2 Text Tool. Use that photo as a background and make a quotation or meme picture with the Text tool. Save it as SURNAME, FIRST NAME_SECTION.
- What I Have Learned. Answer two questions: the advantages of GIMP and its other uses.
- What I Can Do: Building Up. Make a flyer, poster, or infographic campaign material about your track and strand, then post it on Facebook to gather feedback. It is graded on color and font, layout, and sourcing (citing your picture sources), at 10, 8, or 5 points each.
- Additional Activities: Guess the Icon. Name five GIMP toolbox icons from a list of choices.
How to use this module
- Learners: Start with the 15-item pretest (What I Know), then read the lesson, do the activities in order, and finish with the 15-item Assessment. Write answers on a separate sheet, not on the module. You need a computer with GIMP for the hands-on tasks.
- Parents: Help your child find time on a computer and a phone camera, and check that they follow the instructions for naming and saving files.
- Teachers: The Notes to the Teacher say GIMP can be downloaded free from the official GIMP website and installed on a computer. Share your own rubric for the Building Up output, since the module says learners follow the teacher’s rubric. An answer key for the pretest, Assessment, and Additional Activities is at the end; check Assessment items 10 and 15 against the choices, as the printed letters do not match the correct options (the correct answers are D, Text Tool, and B, Tool Bar).
Frequently asked questions
What grade level is this Empowerment Technologies module for?
It is a Senior High School module for Quarter 1, and its competency code (CS_ICT11/12) covers Grades 11 and 12.
What software does the module use?
It uses GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program), a free, open-source image editor. The module also mentions Canva as an online editor and Adobe Creative Suite as offline software.
Does the module have an answer key?
Yes. The answer key covers the pretest, the Assessment, and the Guess the Icon activity. Two Assessment items (10 and 15) have printed letters that do not match the correct choices, so check them.
What is the default file format of GIMP?
GIMP saves its work in the XCF format by default. It can also work with JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and GIF images.
What is the final output of the module?
Learners make a flyer, poster, or infographic campaign material about their track and strand and post it on Facebook for feedback. It is graded on color and font, layout, and sourcing.
Full text of the module
The text below is a transcription of the PDF above, as printed.
Empowerment Technologies Quarter 1- Module 7: Imaging and Design for Basic Image Manipulation
Senior High School
Empowerment Technologies
Quarter 1- Module 7: Imaging and Design for Basic Image Manipulation
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CO_Q1_Empowerment Technologies SHS Module 7
Empowerment Technologies Alternative Delivery Mode Quarter 1- Module 7: Imaging and Design for Basic Image Manipulation First Edition, 2020
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Empowerment Technologies Quarter 1 – Module 7: Imaging and Design for Basic Image Manipulation
Senior High School
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.
Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these.
In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are also provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they can best help you on your home-based learning.
Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests. And read the instructions carefully before performing each task.
If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.
Thank you.
What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master the nature of Biology. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.
The module is focus in one lesson:
- Lesson 1 – Basic Image Manipulation (Online, Offline and Open Source Software)
Learning Competencies and Codes:
- Create an original or derivative ICT content to effectively communicate a visual message in an online environment related to specific professional tracks. CS_ICT11/12-ICTPT-Ie-f-8
After going through this module, you are expected to:
- understand the basic image manipulation;
- differentiate the other functions and tools in basic image manipulation; and
- create an edited image applying the basic image manipulation tools in image editor.
What I Know
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.
How do you save your work in GIMP editor?
- A. From the File option, select the Save As option and save your work in the desired directory.
- B. From the Edit option, select the Save As option and save your work in the desired directory.
- C. From the Select option, select the Save As option and save your work in the desired directory.
- D. From the File option, select the Open option and save your work in the desired directory.
GIMP play an important role in editing. What does GIMP stand for?
- A. GNU Image Manipulate Program
- B. GNU Image Manipulation Process
- C. GNU Image Manipulation Program
- D. GMU Image Manipulation Program
Rex wants to insert an image using GIMP editor. What will be his first step?
- A. Click File > Open
- B. Click Open > Okay
- C. Click File > Okay
- D. Click Open > Insert
It contains tools for editing and enhancing images.
- A. Tool Bar
- B. Work Area
- C. Menu Bar
- D. Layers Window
It allows you to create, edit and display the text in the image.
- A. Text Tool
- B. Paintbrush Tool
- C. Pencil Tool
- D. Airbrush Tool
How do you open a new document in GIMP?
- A. Click File then New
- B. Click File then Save
- C. Click File the Open
- D. Click File then Import
In what area of GIMP you can find the paintbrush tool?
- A. Toolbox
- B. Tool Options
- C. Tool Area
- D. Work Area
Ana wants to create a circle shape in the image she is editing. What tool she needs to click in the toolbox?
- A. Path Tool
- B. Rectangular Tool
- C. Free Tool
- D. Ellipse Tool
Trisha wants to open her file. The fastest way she can do it is by pressing the function _______.
- A. Ctrl+S
- B. Ctrl+O
- C. Ctrl+Q
- D. Ctrl+V
What does this tool below represents?
[illustration: a dark square tile showing a large letter “A”]
- A. Crop images
- B. Create or edit a text
- C. Erase the background
- D. Paint smooth stroke using a brush.
- What component of GIMP is this file shown in the picture below?
[illustration: a grey thumbnail image with a faint shape in the lower corner]
- A. Window
- B. Work Area
- C. Layer
- D. Edit Area
- When you need to select a portion of image you want to edit, you use the _______.
- A. Path Tool
- B. Selects Tool
- C. Warp Tool
- D. Text Tool
- What is the default file extension of GIMP?
- A. JPEG
- B. PNG
- C. TIFF
- D. XCF
- GIMP is a what kind of editing tool?
- A. Open Source
- B. Offline Software
- C. Image Source
- D. Online Application
- Which of the following images file format extension is NOT supported of GIMP?
- A. EXE
- B. JPEG
- C. PNG
- D. XCF
Lesson 1 Basic Image Manipulation
An image editor is a software application that allows the photo to be edited and enhanced. It can be an online application (www.canva.com), offline software (Adobe Creative Suite) and open source (GIMP software and SketchUp – formerly Google SketchUp). The image file format that can be used are JPEG or JPG, TIFF, GIF and PNG.
What’s In
This lesson provides information about the image editing applications using GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP), a free image software editing tool.
Notes to the Teacher
[logo: sheets of paper icon]
You can download the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) application software using this site: https://www.gimp.org/ then install it in your computer.
What’s New
Activity 1.1 Capture the Moment!
Using your smart phone, capture an image that you want to use as a subject for image editing.
What is It
Components of GIMP
It is a basic part of GIMP that contains the window that has tool box, work area and layers window. (see Figure 3.1)
[illustration: GNU Image Manipulation Program window with labeled areas]
Tool box: contains tools for editing and enhancing images.
Layers window: contains layers of images that will combined with the other layers.
Work Area – Editors work
Figure 3.1 Components of GIMP
GIMP Manipulation Techniques
- Opening of Image Files.
Click the File > Open (you can press ctrl + O) > choose in the directory where you saved the image you want to edit, then click open button. (see Figure 3.2)
[illustration: GIMP File menu with the Open Image dialog]
Figure 3.2. Opening of Images Files
- Select Tools
Select tools can be seen in the toolbox. It allows you to select a portion of image you want to edit like crop tool, rectangular tool, ellipse tool and free tool. (see Figure 3.4)
[illustration: three select tool icons: rectangular, ellipse, and free select]
Figure 3.3 The first icon is the rectangular tool, second is ellipse tool and last picture is free tool.
[photo: coastline with rectangular, ellipse, and free selections]
Figure 3.4 The first picture is a sample of rectangular tool, second is ellipse tool and last picture is free tool.
- Paintbrush tool
Select the paintbrush tool then click and hold the left mouse button while drawing. You can choose different colors in the foreground color in the select tool. (see Figure 3.5)
[illustration: GIMP window with a brush stroke on a coastline photo; labels: Paintbrush, Foreground Color]
Figure 3.5 Paintbrush Tool
- Text tool
Select text tool. It allows you to create, edit and display the text. (see Figure 3.6)
[illustration: GIMP window with the Text Tool highlighted; label: Text Tool]
Figure 3.6 Text Tool
[chart: diagram of the toolbox icons with callout labels; Figure 3.7. Parts of Text Tool]
Labels printed on the chart:
- Handle Transform
- Foreground Select
- Color Picker
- Path
- Crop
- Text
- Select by Color
- Scale
- Move
- Alignment
- Ellipse Select
- Free Select
- Fuzzy Select
- Rectangle Select
- Zoom
- Scissor Select
- Measure
- Unified Transform
- Rotate
- Perspective
- Flip
- Bucket Fill
- Gradient
- Airbrush
- Ink
- Perspective Clone
- Blur/Sharpen
- Warp Transform
- Pencil
- Smudge
- Paintbrush
- Dodge/Burn
- Clone
- Shear
- Healing
- Erase
Figure 3.7. Parts of Text Tool
| Other tools: Description of each icon in order from left to right. (see Figure 3.7) | |
|---|---|
| Rectangle Select Tool: Select a rectangular region. | Handle Transform Tool: Deform the layer, selection or path with handles Shift + L. |
| Ellipse Select Tool: Select the elliptical region. | Perspective Tool: Change perspective of the layer, selection or path Shift + P. |
| Free Select Tool: Select a hand drawn region with free and polygonal segments. | Flip Tool: Reverse the layer, selection or path horizontally or vertically Shift + F. |
| Fuzzy Select Tool: Select a contiguous region based on color. | Warp Transform: Deform with different tools. |
| Select by Color Tools: Select regions with similar colors Shift + O. | Text Tool: Create or edit layers |
| Scissor Select Tools: Select tools using intelligent edge-fitting. | Bucket Fill Tool: Fill selected area with a color or pattern Shift + B. |
| Foreground Select Tools: Select a region containing foreground objects. | Gradient Tool: Fill selected area with a color gradient. |
| Paths Tools: Create and edit paths. | Pencil Tool: Hard edge painting using a brush. |
| Color Picker: Select Color from image pixels. | Paintbrush Tool: Paint smooth stroke using a brush. |
| Zoom Tools: Adjust the zoom level. | Erase tool: Erase the background or transparency using a brush Shift + E. |
| Measure: Measure distance and angle. | Airbrush Tool: Paint using a brush with a variable pressure. |
| Move: Move layers, selections, and other objects. | Ink Tool: Calligraphy-style painting. |
| Alignment: Align or arrange layers and other objects. | Clone Tool: Selectively copy from an image or pattern, using a brush. |
| Crop: Remove edge areas from image or layers. | Healing Tool: Heal image irregularities. |
| Unified Transform: Transform the layer, selection or path Shift + T. | Perspective Clone Tool: Clone from and image source after applying a perspective transformation. |
| Rotate Tool: Rotate the layer selection or path Shift + R. | Blur/Sharpen Tool: Selective blurring or unblurring using a brush Shift + U. |
| Scale Tool: Scale the layer selection or path Shift + S. | Smudge Tool: Smudge selectively using a brush. |
| Shear Tool: Shear the layer selection or path Shift + H. | Dodge/Burn Tool: Selectively lighten or darken using a brush Shift + D |
Note: For additional learning resources, you can use the following links: https://www.gimp.org/release-notes/gimp-2.10.html https://www.gimp.org/tutorials/
What’s More
Activity 1.2 Text Tool
Using the picture, you captured in your smartphone, as background, make a quotation or meme picture using Text tool. (see Figure 3.8) Save your work and name it using your SURNAME, FIRST NAME_SECTION.
[photo: GIMP window showing a coastline photo with the text “IMAGE Manipulation”]
Figure 3.8 Example of Possible Output
Saving Your Work
From the File option, select the Save As option and save your work in the desired directory.
[illustration: GIMP File menu with arrows labeled File and Save As]
NOTE: You can delete layer in layer window and edit text using text editor.
Figure 3.9 Saving Work
What I Have Learned
What are the advantages of using GIMP image editor?
What are the other applications of GIMP?
What I Can Do
Building UP
Applying what you have learned, make a flyer, poster, or any infographic campaign material related to your chosen track and strand then, post it on your facebook to gather feedback from the online environment.
| Rubrics | 10 | 8 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color and Font | The color and font use was clearly and readable. | The color and font use somewhat clearly and readable. | The color and font use not clearly and readable. |
| Layout | The pictures/designs had a great layout and with applicable graphics. | The pictures/designs had an average layout and graphics. | The pictures/designs had poor layout and graphics.(like overloaded text and pictures) |
| Sourcing | Citations for the pictures soucres were included | Somt of the pictures have citations | No citations at all |
Notes to the Student
Students will make sure to follow the given rubrics of the teacher for grading or presentation of the output. Your work will be monitored.
Assessment
Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.
Which of the following images file format extension is NOT supported of GIMP?
- A. EXE
- B. JPEG
- C. PNG
- D. XCF
GIMP is a what kind of editing tool?
- A. Open Source
- B. Offline Software
- C. Image Source
- D. Online Application
What is the default file extension of GIMP?
- A. JPEG
- B. PNG
- C. TIFF
- D. XCF
What component of GIMP this picture below represents?
[illustration: dark image of a GIMP work area]
- A. Window
- B. Work Area
- C. Layer
- D. Edit Area
When you need to select a portion of image you want to edit, you use the _______.
- A. Path Tool
- B. Select Tool
- C. Text Tool
- D. Warp Tool
GIMP play an important role in editing. What does GIMP stand for?
- A. GNU Image Manipulate Program
- B. GNU Image Manipulation Process
- C. GNU Image Manipulation Program
- D. GMU Image Manipulation Program
How do you save your work in GIMP editor?
- A. From the File option, select the Save As option and save your work in the desired directory.
- B. From the Edit option, select the Save As option and save your work in the desired directory.
- C. From the Select option, select the Save As option and save your work in the desired directory.
- D. From the File option, select the Open option and save your work in the desired directory.
What is the function of this tool below?
[illustration: dark tile with a large letter A icon]
- A. Crop images
- B. Create or edit a text
- C. Erase the background
- D. Paint smooth stroke using a brush.
Rex wants to insert an image using GIMP editor. What will be his first step?
- A. Click File > Open
- B. Click Open > Okay
- C. Click File > Okay
- D. Click Open > Insert
It allows you to create, edit and display the text in the image.
- A. Airbrush Tool
- B. Paintbrush Tool
- C. Pencil Tool
- D. Text Tool
In what area of GIMP you can find the paintbrush tool?
- A. Toolbox
- B. Work Area
- C. Tool Area
- D. Tool Options
Ana wants to create a circle shape in the image she is editing. What tool she needs to click in the toolbox?
- A. Path Tool
- B. Free Tool
- C. Ellipse Tool
- D. Rectangular Tool
Trisha wants to open her file. The fastest way she can do it is by pressing the function _______.
- A. Ctrl+S
- B. Ctrl+O
- C. Ctrl+Q
- D. Ctrl+V
How do you open a new document in GIMP?
- A. Click File then New
- B. Click File then Save
- C. Click File then Open
- D. Click File then Import
It contains tools for editing and enhancing images.
- A. Menu Bar
- B. Tool Bar
- C. Work Area
- D. Layers Window
Additional Activities
Guess the Icon
Identify the icon given from the GIMP tools. Choose your answer from the box provided.
Rectangular Select Tool Erase Tool Free Select Tool Crop Tool Paintbrush Tool Text Tool Foreground Color Airbrush Tool
[illustration: GIMP toolbox icons, with arrows pointing to numbered blanks 1 to 5]
Answer Key
[transcriber’s note: the answer key on this page is printed upside down (rotated 180 degrees); the text below is reproduced in upright reading order, column by column]
Additional Activities
- Rectangular Select Tool
- Paintbrush Tool
- Crop Tool
- Text Tool
- Foreground Color
Assessment
- A
- A
- D
- B
- B
- C
- A
- B
- A
- A
- A
- C
- B
- A
- C
What I Know
- A
- C
- A
- A
- A
- A
- A
- D
- B
- B
- B
- B
- D
- A
- A
References
Bandala, Argel et. al. Empowerment Technologies. Diwa Learning Town, 2016
GIMP.GIMP Tutorials. last modified November 27, 2019. https://www.gimp.org/
GIMP.GIMP Release Notes. last modified November 27, 2019. https://www.gimp.org/
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